Shoe



Jan. 5, 1960 J. H. SHOLOVITZ 2,919,503

sHoE

Filed July 12. 1957 ATTORNEY a United States The present invention relates to a shoe. -.More particularlythe present invention relates to a slipper-like shoe that provides for complete foot coverage, is adjustable and has particular application for young children.

The usual shoe or slipper made for children is generally' of fixed size and is of the low-cut variety that leaves substantially the entire ankle area of the wearer uncovered. It is desirable in childrens shoes in particular, to provide an adjustable vamp portion to accommodate variousforms of foot configurations and also to provide an upper portion that is sufficiently high enough to completely cover the ankle area of the wearer.

Accordingly, it isan object of the present invention to provide a shoe with an adjustable vamp portion.

Another. object of the present invention is to provide a slipper-like'shoe that includes a one-piece upper that is of sufiicient height to cover the ankle area of the wearer of the shoe.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe that includes a one-piece upper, formed with side portions, one of the side portions having an extension that is adjustable.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe wherein the upper includes side portions that are joined at the mid portion of the front of the sole and extend upwardly therefrom for a limited span to form a split vamp section.

Still another object is to provide a split vamp section for a shoe, the vamp section including an extension for adjusting the-vamp section to the foot of the wearer.

Other objects and the nature and advantages of the instant invention will be apparent from the following de scription taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Fig 1 is a perspective view of the shoe embodied in the present invention with a portion of the sole cut away.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the shoe shown in Fig. 1, the adjustable extension shown in the open position.

Fig. 3 is a top plan of the shoe illustrated in Fig. 1, showing the extension in fastened position and overlapping I the adjacent side portion; and

V Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken along lines 44 in Fig.2.

Referring now to the drawings, the shoe embodied in the present invention is illustrated generally at and includes a sole 12 that may be formed of any suitable soft material such as leather, rubber, or synthetic material but that is preferably formed of a rubberized foam material. Secured to the sole 12 by stitching or by any suitable adhesive is an inner liner 14 that is formed of atent O 2,919,593 Patented Jan. 5, 1960 ice 14, anda portion of the edging 20 is actually overlapped by the sole 12.

The upper 16 is formed from a one-piece blank and is,

of suitable flexible material such as leather, cloth or corduroy so that it may be easily shaped to the contour shown in the drawings. The one-piece upper 16 in the folded position includes a first side portion 22, a rear or counter portion 24 integrally joined to the side portion 22, and a second side portion 26 integrally joined to the counter portion 24. The first and second side portions 22, 26 intersect at the mid-portion of the front of the sole 12 and define a split vamp portion. The side portions 22, 26 are joined together along the edging thereof at the vamp portion and extend upwardly from the sole 12 toward the ankle covering portion for a limited span the junction terminating at the point or junction 28 to define an enclosed toe portion 30. As shown in Fig. 3, the junction line of the side portions 22, 26 is located at the center of the front of the upper 16- and lends a balanced and decorative appearance to the toe portion 30.

Integrally joined to the second side portion 26 is an extension or flap 32 that is adapted to be fastened in overlapping position over the first side portion 22. The extension 32 extends upwardly from the junction 28 of the side portions and also includes a binding 34 that is an extension of the binding that is secured to the joined span of the side portions 22, 26. The binding 34 also defines the upper extremity of the extension 32 and further forms the upper edge of the side portions 22, 26 and counter portion 24, to define an ankle encircling portion.

In order to securely fasten the extension 32 in overlapping relation over the side portion 22, a plurality of fastening elements are provided and include a fastener 36 that is secured to the side portion 22 adjacent the binding 34 and directly opposite the junction 28 of the side portions 22, 26. A second series of fasteners 38, 4d are spaced rearwardly of the fastener 36 on the side portion 22 and are vertically spaced to define an area of adjust ment for the extension 32. Secured to the extension 32 opposite the socket 36 is a cooperating socket 42 that is adapted to engage the fastener 36 in interlocking relation. Also secured to the extension at the outermost extremity is a cooperating socket 44 that is adapted to engage either fastener 38 or 40, depending upon the size requirements of the wearer.

In use, the shoe 10, which has particular application as a slipper for children, is placed on the wearers foot and the extension 32 is folded in overlapping relation over the side portion 22. The socket 42 is then locked on the fastener 36 and the socket 44 is locked on either of the vertically spaced fasteners 3'8, 40 depending upon the size requirement of the wearer. Referring to Fig. 1, the extension 32 is shown in the fastened position, the socket 44 being locked to the fastener 33 in full lines and to the fastener 40 in dotted lines.

It is seen that the shoe embodied in the present invention is not only ornamental in appearance, but is adjustable on the foot of the wearer and can be adjusted to the wearers foot for a period of growth thereof. By providing the split vamp portion, the wearer may easily insert his foot into the shoe and by providing the overlapping extension 32, a complete covering of the ankle and instep of the wearer is obtained. The split vamp portion is possible because of the particular construction of the one-piece upper 16, which includes the two side portions 22 and 26 and which are joined at the mid portion of the front of the shoe and extend upwardly for a limited span to the junction 28.

It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention and therefore the invention is not limited to what is shown in the drawings and described in the specification but only as indicated in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A childrens slipper, comprising a sole, an integral upper secured to said sole and including a first side portion, a rear portion and a second side portion secured to said first side portion at the midpoint of the front of said sole, the juncture of said first and second side portions extending upwardly from said sole for a limited span to define a toe section, an extension on said second side portion and adapted to overlap said first side portion, said extension generally defining a triangle, a pair of spaced fastening sockets attached to said triangular extension, the lowermost fastening socket being positioned at a corner of said triangle adjacent said toe section and the uppermost fastening socket being located at another corner of said triangle adjacent the outermost end of said extension, a first fastening element se cured to said first side portion adjacent said toe section and adapted to receive said lowermost fastening socket, and a plurality of second fastening elements secured to said first side portion adjacent the upper edge thereof in substantially vertical relation and spaced rearwardly from said first fastening element, said uppermost fastening socket engaging either of said second fastening elements depending upon size requirements of the user, thereby providing for adjustment of said extension.

2. A childrens slipper comprising a sole, an integral upper secured to said sole and including a first side portion, a rear portion and a second side portion secured to said first side portion at the midpoint of the front of said sole, the juncture of said first and second side portions extending upwardly from said sole for a limited span to define a toe section, an extension on said second side portion adapted to overlap said first side portion,

said extension generally defining a triangle, at least one fastening socket attached to said triangular extension, said fastening socket being located at a corner of said triangular extension adjacent the outermost end thereof, and a plurality of fastening elements secured to said first side portion adjacent the upper edge thereof, said fastening elements being disposed in substantially vertical relation and being located in close proximity to said triangular extension in the overlapping position thereof, said fastening socket engaging either of said second fastening elements depending upon size requirements of the user, thereby providing for adjustment of said extension.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,140,193 Shinn May 18, 1915 2,143,556 Hoday Ian. 10, 1939 2,598,217 Bronson May 27, 1952 2,603,889 Lahnstein July 22, 1952 FOREIGN PATENTS 102,603 Great Britain Oct. 26, 1916 684,560 France Mar. 18, 1930 919,088 Germany Oct. 11, 1954 

